Most
kids: Mom, dad, I'm scared. Can I sleep with
you?
Most parents: Sure, sweetie, come here,
we'll protect you.
Most kids: Yay!
Me (in my childhood): Mom, dad, I'm
scared--
My mom: Of what?
My dad: *grumbles in sleep*
Me: Of the--
My dad: Go to sleep, sweetie, it's just your
imagination
Me: But you said monsters--
My mom: We lied, now go to bed, you have school
tomorrow.